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Driving Ethical Supply Chains: Social Compliance Audits with ICG

Driving Ethical Supply Chains: Social Compliance Audits with ICG

International Compliance Group (ICG) has been performing social and environmental compliance audits worldwide for over 20 years. As supply chains grow more complex, brands and retailers demand credible, transparent, and efficient monitoring systems. ICG supports companies through leading frameworks such as SLCP, Sedex/SMETA, WRAP, client-specific Codes of Conduct, and environmental audits under the Higg FEM scheme.

SLCP – Social & Labor Convergence Program

• SLCP is a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to reduce audit fatigue by replacing repetitive social audits with a Converged Assessment Framework (CAF).
• CAF provides facilities with a single, verified dataset that can be shared across multiple platforms, saving time and resources.
• Over 7.3 million workers are covered by SLCP assessments in 122 countries, making it a global benchmark for credible labor data.
• ICG auditors apply SLCP methodology to ensure facilities generate actionable insights, shifting focus from compliance checks to real improvements for workers.

 

Sedex / SMETA

• Sedex is a leading platform for ethical and sustainable supply chain management, trusted by over 95,000 companies worldwide.
• Its SMETA audit methodology is the most widely used social audit globally, covering labor rights, health & safety, environment, and business ethics.
• Sedex enables companies to map risks, conduct credible audits, implement corrective actions, and share verified data with stakeholders.
• ICG provides third-party Sedex/SMETA audits, helping organizations demonstrate compliance with global laws such as CSDDD and CSRD, while building resilient and transparent supply chains.

 

WRAP – Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production

• WRAP is a globally recognized certification program focused on lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing.
• It emphasizes compliance with local laws, workplace safety, fair wages, and environmental responsibility.
• ICG auditors conduct WRAP audits to help facilities achieve certification and demonstrate commitment to responsible production.

Client Codes of Conduct

• Many brands and retailers establish their own Codes of Conduct, requiring suppliers to meet specific standards on labor rights, health & safety, and environmental practices.
• ICG customizes audits to align with each client’s code, ensuring consistency and credibility in compliance reporting.

Environmental Audits – Higg FEM

• The Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) is a leading tool for measuring and improving environmental performance in factories.
• It covers energy use, water management, waste, chemicals, and emissions.
• ICG provides FEM verification audits, helping facilities validate their environmental data and implement sustainable improvements.

By partnering with ICG, companies gain access to experienced auditors across the Americas, Asia, and beyond. Whether through SLCP’s converged framework, Sedex’s SMETA methodology, WRAP certification, client-specific codes, or Higg FEM environmental audits, ICG ensures that compliance audits are not just a requirement, but a pathway to ethical, sustainable, and worker-centered supply chains.